Freshers absolutely can get into MBB from IIM ABC, and firms actively prefer 9/9/9 profiles from tier 1 UGs because they can mould you more easily. The AMA host confirmed that MBB shortlist criteria is typically 9/9/9 in 10th/12th/UG, and academics is "king" followed by internships. In summers, MBB looks heavily at past acads; in finals, IIM grade-to-date tops every other filter but 9/9/9 cushion still matters.
At Rs 27.5L fees for IIM Ahmedabad and Rs 35 LPA starting MBB packages, the ROI works brilliantly - payback is under 10 months. The realistic cut: only 40-60 students per ABC campus make MBB each year.
If your academics are below 8 in any section, prepare to fight harder in case comps and secure a finance role in your pre-MBA work-ex. Engineers with 9/9/9 from IIT + 2 years tech work-ex or non-engineers with CA/CFA L2 both land MBB regularly. Skip MDI at Rs 28.
2L fees for Rs 22 LPA average if ABC is on the table - the ABC network opens PE/VC exits after 2 years which baby IIMs simply cannot. Check your eligibility at collvera.